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Tributes for Yapton woman found dead at campsite

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Ryan Burrows at 10:46am 16th May 2018.
(Updated at 10:48am 16th May 2018)

The family of a Yapton woman who was found dead at a campsite in Seaford have paid tribute to her.

Sarah Clayton's body was discovered in a tent at the Buckle site in Marine Parade at just before 7am on Sunday morning.

In a statement released by Sussex Police, the 21-year-old's family said they were 'devastated' by the sudden loss.

It goes on to read: "She was an exceptionally caring young woman who loved life. Sarah was happy and bubbly with an infectious giggle, and would do anything to help others.

"Sarah will be greatly missed by her family and friends, and we would appreciate our privacy being respected at this time."

Sarah previously studied at Chichester College, who also released a statement:

“We were shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news as Sarah studied at the College some time ago. Our thoughts and condolences are with Sarah’s family and friends.”

Detectives say investigations into the death, which is being treated as murder, could take weeks.

A postmortem examination hasn't been able to determine how Sarah died.

A twenty-eight-year-old man from Littlehampton has been questioned on suspicion of murder and released under investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Heater of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: "A post mortem has been conducted and at this time the cause of death cannot be ascertained.

"Further investigations will have to be undertaken and these will take a number of weeks.

"We have family liaison officers supporting the family of Sarah and they have asked for privacy at this very difficult time."

Anyone with information who was at the camp site, particularly any dog walkers or other pedestrians who used a footpath through the site during the early hours of Sunday, and people who were there to attend a 50th birthday party over the weekend are asked to contact police online or ring 101 quoting Operation Cobblestone.